
JLBC: Martial Arts
JLBC: Martial Arts Curriculum Student Progress Guide
JLBC Initiate Level (1-3 Months)
Orientation. Introduction to the JLBC System and Shaolin Kung Fu. What is Kung fu? What is Hung Gar? The Hung Family Fist. The importance of lineage and evolution in Hung Gar and why it is such an eclectic martial arts system. Respect for Hung Family Martial Tradition does not mean neglecting further Martial or personal development. Past and present overview. Kung Fu should be unique. Learn, process, validate, and experiment. Learn all teachings deeply and profoundly.
Heavy emphasis on the various kung fu methods and conditioning
Rooting and Moving—the first Kung fu. Stance work (Weak Legs, Weak Fighter)
Horse Stance (sai ping ma)- timed static stances. Two-person uprooting stance drills, push and pull exercises with horse stance. Toe Stance (Cat Stance), Bow Stance (Front Stance), Modified Horse Stance
Transitioning and Movement. Side Step Horse, Slide Step Horse, Advance Horse, Retreat Horse, Right Foot Cat Advance, Left Foot Cat Advance, Alternate Cat, Bow Stance Advance, Bow Stance Retreat
Crawling, Sit-ups, Knuckle Pushups, Plank Crawls, Leg Raises, Knee Raises, etc. Flexibility- Arm Swings. Leg Swings, Shaolin Lohan Stretching, Warm-up Kicks
Intro to Iron Body- Full Body Palm Pat, Iron Palm, Iron fist, Iron Arms, Iron Shins, etc. Intro to Qigong
Intro to Kung Fu Forms
Start Gong Ji Fuk Fu Kyun (Subdue the Tiger in an “I” Pattern Form/Subduing Tiger Form)
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